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The final days before the November 6 vote on same-sex marriage saw a crazy amount of spending from political-action committees on both sides of the question, which has led both PACs to seek post-election contributions to pay off lingering debt. Money Talks By JEFF INGLIS | December 07, 2012

Phillipe and Jorge are a bit disappointed that Little Rhody's Theater of the Absurd iss closed following the First Congressional District Democratic primary Tuesday. The curtain comes down By PHILLIPE AND JORGE | September 14, 2012

The accompanying chart classifies various big budget releases over the past 15 months according to their political leanings based on my interpretation of the film. Movie projections By PETER KEOUGH | August 24, 2012

When it comes to mainstream movies commenting on political issues this year, Jay Roach's satirical comedy may be as bold as it's going to get. Jay Roach's satirical comedy By PETER KEOUGH | August 10, 2012

Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse was out on the hustings this week promoting his DISCLOSE Act, which would require the sort of independent political groups playing an outsize role in the presidential election to report on who is bankrolling thei Going Big By DAVID SCHARFENBERG | July 20, 2012

With the new year upon us, we're looking into the future to see what things will be making Maine better in the coming 12 months. Here's a selection of things we'll be watching — and you should, too. Better by the dozen By DEIRDRE FULTON, JEFF INGLIS, AND NICHOLAS SCHROEDER | January 06, 2012

In 2012, collections on homes, buildings, and private infrastructure will feed more than 65 percent of Boston's $2.4 billion budget. More than any other city on the East Coast, Boston is addicted to property taxes. Could the Hub be hitting a crippling tax-levy ceiling soon? By CHRIS FARAONE | August 19, 2011

The quadrennial farce known as the Ames Straw Poll has once again made its mark on the race for the Republican presidential nomination — by rewarding the candidate smart enough to avoid it. Romney's presidential quest is looking better than ever - no thanks to his own campaign By DAVID S. BERNSTEIN | August 19, 2011

In the wake of last month's election, I expected Republican governor-elect Paul LePage to provide me with an inexhaustible supply of column material. LePage has been surprisingly polite By AL DIAMON | December 10, 2010

Voters should already have a good idea what they think about the candidates — which is why an increasing number of observers, across the political spectrum, are expressing surprise at how few Bay Staters like Charlie Baker. Republican Charlie Baker has been ready to be governor for years. But was he ready to be a candidate? By DAVID S. BERNSTEIN | October 08, 2010